Microsoft finally begins testing movable and resizable Taskbar on Windows 11, restoring key customization features many users missed

Key Points:

• Windows 11 Insider Build 26300.8493 introduces the long-awaited feature allowing users to move the Taskbar to any screen edge—bottom, top, left, or right—restoring functionality dropped in the initial Windows 11 release.
• A smaller Taskbar option is now available to maximize screen space, featuring reduced icon size and taskbar height, particularly beneficial for devices with limited display area.
• Widgets have been visually updated to reduce distraction by matching taskbar badge colors to the Windows accent color and adjusting badge visibility based on user engagement levels.
• Improvements to Windows Search prioritize files and apps over web results for more relevant outcomes, and Fluid Dictation now supports Spanish and French with enhanced on-device voice processing.
• Additional updates include consistent spinner visuals across Windows processes, various reliability fixes (e.g., File Explorer, Run dialog, SSDP notifications), and ongoing optimizations to improve logon performance and multi-desktop switching stability.